The NYPD confirmed Trachtenberg was found “unconscious and unresponsive” by police and pronounced dead by EMS workers. Her death is not deemed suspicious. Trachtenberg shared a throwback photo with Instagram followers on Feb. 18. The close-up shot showed the “Gossip Girl” vet on the red carpet.

Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her roles in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Gossip Girl,' passed away in her New York City apartment on February 26, 2025. The actress had recently undergone a liver transplant and was reportedly struggling emotionally.